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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering

Needham, Massachusetts · Private

22%acceptance rate
1500–1560SAT middle 50%
34–35ACT middle 50%
$40,370average net price

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admitted 22% of 928 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1500–1560 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 92% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
December 15, 2026

The application fee is $85, and Franklin W Olin College of Engineering accepts the Common App fee waiver. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, and a counselor recommendation.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

53 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 33 took it, and 10 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How Franklin W Olin College of Engineering rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Showing interest

Important

  • Class rank
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Considered

  • Test scores
  • First generation
  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Legacy
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.90 GPA.

  • 4.043%
  • 3.75–3.9944%
  • 3.50–3.7411%
  • 3.25–3.492%
  • 3.00–3.240%
  • 2.50–2.990%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $86,474 a year. After grants, students paid $40,370 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$7,058
  • $30–48k$4,690
  • $48–75k$13,333
  • $75–110k$21,098
  • $110k+$46,317

Quick answers

What is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s acceptance rate?

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admitted 22% of applicants: 201 of 928 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).

When is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s application deadline?

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s 2026–27 deadline is December 15, 2026. It has no early round on the Common App.

What SAT score do you need for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1500 to 1560, with a median around 1530. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering’s application fee?

The application fee is $85 for 2026–27, and Franklin W Olin College of Engineering accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering require?

Besides the application and transcript, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, and a counselor recommendation.

Does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering have supplemental essays?

Yes. For 2026–27, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 250–500 words, plus an optional story, up to 250). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.

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